The Latest Breaking News from Rockford

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For 100 years, U. of C. researchers have worked to record history at the temple complex of Medinet Habu. Now, they’re aiming to protect them from climate change and other ravages.

Commesso’s work with Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman and new Rockford goalie coach Matt Smith has helped him start his pro career 3-2-0 with a .919 save percentage through five games.

Soderblom’s cool, composed confidence — combined with his size and athleticism — has always excited the Hawks. This season, they’ll see how he fares as a full-time NHL goalie at last.

Allan, the 32nd overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, said he entered prospect camp hoping to show the Hawks he’s ready to play professional hockey. He’ll likely wind up with the Rockford IceHogs this season.

General manager Kyle Davidson said he’s “not chasing” additional goaltending depth, even though Mrazek is the only Hawks goalie under contract who touts more than 20 games of NHL experience.

Rolston and Slaggert, two Hawks forward prospects who finished their junior years at Notre Dame, made different decisions about when to turn pro. Plus, updates on Antti Saarela, Ilya Safonov, Jake Wise and Paul Ludwinski.

Reichel will head back to Rockford — a bit earlier than planned — after the Blackhawks’ game Saturday against the Kraken. Taylor Raddysh, meanwhile, will miss the season’s final week with a groin injury.

Soderblom dealt with the first rough patch of his career, suffering a groin injury and then struggling in first month back. Since late February, however, he has fully regained his form.